Bus fire in Eastleigh

[greenboy]

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57698748.amp


youtu.be/TpOtrkJu8KQ

Reported to be Trident SK52 OGW ex Lothian 638.

[N230UD]

Just looking at the picture after it was extinguished, I assumed it was a single decker judging by how much was left! It’s a double-decker President.

I hope this doesn’t affect the operator badly, especially in these difficult times.

[mej111]

Jul 3, 2021 8:36:03 GMT N230UD said:

Just looking at the picture after it was extinguished, I assumed it was a single decker judging by how much was left! It’s a double-decker President.

I hope this doesn’t affect the operator badly, especially in these difficult times.

from a PR or operational perspective? hopefully the PR isn't too bad, but they definitely shouldn't suffer at all operationally as they've just taken delivery of 5 ex Preston Bus tridents for new school contracts next year, 2 of which are already in service, plus they'll presumably have enough buses to cover for failures.

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Jul 3, 2021 8:24:01 GMT greenboy said:

Reported to be Trident SK52 OGW ex Lothian 638.

It was, renumbered 542 in Xelabus' fleet. It had not long returned to service following a full refurbishment in April, and I believe a Euro VI emissions retrofit in May, ready for the new school year in September.